Lincoln Charities, Inc has done much to help those in need.  The mission of Lincoln Charities, Inc. is to serve Lincoln employees and their families in times of need. It is dedicated to inspiring hope and restoring welfare                                                  through the generosity of our fellow employees, our                                                    vendors, and our business partners.

iGive member Jennifer sent us this story:

Lincoln Charities helped a woman in San Diego when the rental property where she was living went in to foreclosure and she was forced to move. Even though she had been paying her rent every month, she had to go because the house was going back to the bank. She and her husband and three daughters had nowhere to turn. And they didn’t have the money necessary for a move (security deposit, first month’s rent, moving truck rental, etc.) Lincoln Charities helped her cover these expenses so the family wouldn’t be out on the street. Lincoln Charities is able to assist people like this only because of our generous donors. 

It’s time to start 2013 with a bang!  Twelve great causes reached the top of iGive’s list in 2012 by raising the most, let’s make that an upward trend for 2013!

At the fresh start of the New Year, we’ll take a minute to recap the Top 12 of 2012:

 #1: Active Heroes

A new cause to iGive, Active Heroes’ mission is to help military families in need. [full story]

 

#2: VHL Family Alliance

The VHL Family Alliance (VHLFA) is dedicated to research, education, and support to improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for those affected by VHL (von Hippel-Lindau Disease). [full story]

#3: ACT! for America

ACT! for America is a non-partisan, non-sectarian organization whose mission is to give Americans a powerful, organized, informed and mobilized voice. [full story]

#4: A Shelter Friend

A Shelter Friend, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization working with county animal shelters of southeastern North Carolina to facilitate adoptions and provide support for rescue efforts. [full story]

#5: City Dogs Rescue

In just over a year of existence, City Dogs Rescue has rescued over 150 dogs! [full story]

 

 

#6: To Write Love on her Arms

To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. [full story]

#7: Allison Whitney Foundation, Inc

The Allyson Whitney Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization that empowers and fights for the interests of young adults with rare cancers. [full story]

 

#8: The Merit Pit Bull Foundation

The Merit Pit Bull Foundation of Greensboro, NC, strives for a compassionate world where pit bull type dogs live in responsible homes and where owner education, training and anti-cruelty legislation support all pet owners regardless of breed. [full story]

# 9: Reece’s Rainbow Down Syndrome Adoption Ministry

Reece’s Rainbow Down Syndrome Adoption Ministry promotes the international adoption of children with Down syndrome exclusively. [full story] 

#10: The Eleventh Hour Rescue

The Eleventh Hour Rescue is a volunteer based, non profit, 501(c)3 organization that literally saves dogs and cats from death row. [full story]

#11: Sonora Cat Rescue

The central mission of Sonora Cat Rescue is to stabilize and eventually reduce the abandoned cat population of Sonora and Tuolumne County. [full story]

#12: The Ships Project

Ellen Harpin, for The Ships Project, earned the top 12th spot!  The Ships Project sends handmade hats, slippers, and Cool-Ties to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines deployed across the world in the War on Terror. [full story]